Grant Writer

Summary: The Grant Writer will play a key role in securing funding opportunities to support our programs and initiatives, enabling us to continue making a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by addiction. This position can be hybrid or remote and/or full-time, part-time, or per diem.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

Grant Research and Identification:

• • Conduct thorough research to identify potential grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other funding sources.
  • Stay informed about funding trends, priorities, and requirements relevant to Phoenix House's mission.

Proposal Development:

• • Collaborate with program managers, finance, and other stakeholders to gather information necessary for proposal development.
  • Write and submit high-quality grant proposals, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and deadlines.
  • Develop compelling narratives that effectively communicate Phoenix House's mission, programs, and impact.

Grant Management:

• • Maintain a comprehensive understanding of funded projects and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
  • Collaborate with program staff to collect and report data necessary for grant reporting.
  • Work closely with finance to provide accurate financial information for grant reporting.

Relationship Building:

• • Cultivate and maintain relationships with current and potential funders.
  • Attend relevant meetings, conferences, and events to network and represent Phoenix House.

Grant Strategy and Planning:

• • Contribute to the development of an annual grant strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
  • Work collaboratively with the development team to integrate grant efforts into the overall fundraising strategy.

COMPETENCIES (KSAs)

• Ethical Practices
• Judgment
• Rapport Building
• Emotional Intelligence
• Empathy
• Professional Boundaries
• Global and Cultural Awareness
• Critical Evaluation
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Crisis Management
• Technical Capacity

REQUIRED EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (English, Communications, Nonprofit Management, etc.) is required; Master's degree is a plus.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience in grant writing, with a track record of successfully securing grants from various sources.
• Strong research and analytical skills to identify and evaluate potential funding opportunities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and compellingly.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Knowledge of addiction treatment and prevention services is desirable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in an indoor office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties and responsibilities.

• Regularly required to sit, use hands to type, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch, and lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.